Frequent Musings

Did my end of month weigh-in today, and I have lost 72 pounds since November 29, 2009.  I am very happy with the loss, and am close to attaining 50% of my weight loss goal.   I lost 8 pounds in June which is OK, but I will monitor my weight closely to ensure my pace does not fall below the 8 to 10 pounds a month rate.

I realize I may have to make additional eating changes to ensure my weight loss continues, and I am determined to make the required changes.   I may falter on the occasional day, but will continue the weight loss by making the necessary adjustments.  So far, eliminating in-between meal snacks, desserts, popcorn / candy at movies, and limiting my evening snack to an apple have served me very well.

My weigh-in this morning was a very pleasant experience, I finally hit the 70 pound weight loss target.  Seventy pounds lost  in a little less than 7 months is a significant achievement.  Not only is a 70 pound loss a great goal to meet in its own right, but it is also significant because a 70 pound loss matches my highest weight loss from prior weight loss campaigns.  I lost 70 pounds between February 1, 1999, and August 18, 1999.  Although I wanted to loose more weight in 1999, I went on vacation starting August 18, and except for a few sporadic pounds in the Fall of 1999, my weight loss ended.  I then proceeded to regain the 70 pounds I lost in 1999, and added a 55 pound bonus as well.   Similar to 1999, I still have more weight to loose.  Unfortunately, I have a lot more weight to loose now than in 1999 due to that pesky 55 pound bonus I added when regaining the 1999 loss.

Although thrilled with the 70 pound loss, I have at least another 80 pounds to loose, and even more vital, I must ensure I keep the weight off permanently this time.  I do add my usual caveat about realizing I could be under the 70 pound weight loss goal tomorrow due to temporary fluid fluctuations, but also realize I will be exceeding the 70 pound goal permanently within a few days.